By Sallieu S. Kanu WASHINGTON, April 8, 2026 — Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic recovery from a decade of global shocks is showing signs of stalling, with growth projections for 2026 revised downward by 0.3 percentage points from earlier estimates, according to the latest Africa Economic Update, the World Bank Group’s biannual report for the region. The...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Sierra Leone to increase domestic investment in science and research, warning that stronger science-driven reforms are essential to sustain health gains and counter misinformation. Speaking during the commemoration of World Health Day 2026 and WHO’s 78th anniversary, the Country Representative, Dr. George Ameh,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams West Africa has become a major logistics and redistribution hub in the global cocaine trade, according to a new report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime in its Global Organized Crime Index 2025. The report warns that the scale of trafficking and its impacts on governance, public health, and...Read More
Residents and management of the Cheshire Home have raised serious concerns about the growing challenges affecting their welfare and daily operations, particularly in the areas of water supply, infrastructure, and limited government support. These concerns were highlighted during a recent visit by the Ataya Base Organization and the Anglican Diocesan Men’s Union (DMU), who demonstrated...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura As Sierra Leone approaches its Independence anniversary, a pressing question emerges from the heart of its cultural landscape: how does a nation celebrate its identity while neglecting those who have preserved it? At 79 years old, veteran traditional musician and cultural icon Bockarie Ansumana, popularly known as Dr. Kposowai, is calling...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu April 7, 2026: The Government of Sierra Leone has confirmed that, effective April 1, 2026, biometric residence and work permit cards are the only legally recognized documents for non-nationals living and working in the country. All previous paper-based permits have been declared invalid for identification, residency, or employment purposes. The announcement,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu A female chimpanzee, Sierra Leone’s national animal and a protected species, was killed in the Mile 91 community late Sunday night, prompting swift intervention from the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA). According to police accounts, the incident occurred around 10:00 p.m. after residents reported that the chimpanzee had strayed into the...Read More
The Government of Sierra Leone announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, that tough measures against All People’s Congress (APC) council officials who continue to boycott their duties, warning that salaries, official vehicles, and other benefits will be withheld if they fail to resume work. Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Amb. Tamba Lamina, speaking...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Bo, Southern Sierra Leone – Friday, April 3, 2026 — President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, accompanied by First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, joined alumni, students, and dignitaries at the Bo Government Secondary School to mark the institution’s 120th Speech Day and Prize-Giving Ceremony, commemorating more than a century of excellence in...Read More
Sierra Leone – April 2026 — Telecommunications company One Mobile has extended support to the Milton Margai School for the Blind with a donation of essential goods, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement and social impact. Located at 156 Wilkinson Road in Freetown, the school serves approximately 100 pupils and staff, providing education and support...Read More
